Van Cleef & Arpels 2018 EDP

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Néroli Amara

by Quentin Bisch

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Van Cleef & Arpels Néroli Amara is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Quentin Bisch. Néroli Amara opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Cypress, Pepper, and Pear, and dries down to a base of Musk and Neroli. Van Cleef & Arpels's Néroli Amara carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a clean, bright, and utterly delightful neroli. A genuine compliment-getter, it's often hailed as one of the best freshies on the market, despite some complaints about projection and longevity. It's a sunshine blast everyone seems to love.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Uplifting
  • Bright
  • Soft
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Néroli Amara Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean citrus and white floral profile makes it extremely versatile and broadly appropriate. While some report moderate longevity and sillage, it's generally well-behaved enough for office wear and perfect for casual outings and even light sport due to its refreshing nature.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Néroli Amara explodes with a vibrant citrus opening of bergamot, lemon, and mandarin, underscored by a subtle pink pepper kick. As it settles, a sweet and realistic orange blossom heart emerges, softened by a whisper of pear and the green depth of cypress. The dry down is a warm, musky neroli, smooth and soothing, creating a balanced and undeniably natural aroma that evokes sun-drenched Mediterranean groves.

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